Passage of the Swedish Civil Code
- When
- 1734–1736
- Where
- Unknown
- Episodes
- 2
The Swedish Riksdag of the Estates passed the Civil Code of 1734, replacing older statutes. Frederick I ratified the code on 23 January 1736, after which it was put into effect.
Episodes
- Passage of the Civil Code
The Riksdag of the Estates passed the Civil Code of 1734, establishing a new legal framework.
- Ratification by Frederick I
Frederick I ratified the Civil Code on 23 January 1736, after which it was put into effect.
Background and detail
Legislative Process. The Swedish Riksdag of the Estates enacted the Civil Code of 1734. This legislative act established a new code of law for the kingdom, superseding previous legal traditions.
Legal Replacement. The new code replaced the Kristofers landslag, passed by King Christopher of Bavaria in 1442, and the Stadslagen from 1347–57. This consolidation marked a significant shift in Swedish legal history.
Ratification and Effect. Frederick I of Sweden ratified the code on 23 January 1736. The code was put in effect after this ratification by the monarch.
People involved
- Swedish Riksdag of the Estates · Legislative body that passed the code
- Frederick I of Sweden · Monarch who ratified the code
Sources
- Civil Code of 1734 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-14
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